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SALW/ATT - Weekly Updates - January 2024

The Weekly SALW/ATT Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program and provided strictly for informational purposes only.

Cybercriminalité (mise à jour hebdomadaire) - mayo 2023

The PGA Weekly Cybercrime Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program of PGA and is provided strictly for informational purposes only.

Nuclear and Radiological Security - Weekly Update - January 2024

The Weekly Nuclear/Radiological Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program.

Boîte à outils parlementaire pour la défense de la démocratie

Offers a structured and comprehensive approach to safeguarding democracy.

Conclusion

An intersectional approach is fundamental to building peaceful, inclusive, and just societies.

9. Indicators to support evidence-based legislation and policy-making

Evidence-based legislation refers to using the best available scientific evidence and systematically collected data to formulate and draft laws.

8. International relations: Geopolitical reshuffle in the face of global threats

The peoples of the world are witnessing, in the 21st century, a significant geopolitical shift, with the rise of new powers and the decline of the traditional liberal Western-led order.

7. Technology and governance for democracy

Despite the challenges, E-government and E-governance are essential for building more efficient, effective, and transparent governments in the 21st century.

6. State capture

State capture describes a form of corruption in which businesses and politicians conspire to influence a country's decision-making process to advance their own interests.

5. Attacks on traditional guardrails

Because elections are essential for the health of liberal democracies, all relevant stakeholders must tackle threats to them, ranging from fraud on Election Day to manipulation by the media and regulatory impediments during political campaigns.

4. Leadership style of backsliding

Democratic backsliding refers to the progressive erosion of democratic institutions and norms with the view of consolidating power.

3. The participation of women in politics

Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public life are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

2. Disinformation vs. misinformation: The issue of dangerous speech

Misinformation is false or inaccurate information (e.g., rumors, insults, and pranks). Disinformation is a subset of propaganda, and incorrect information is deliberately spread to deceive people, often sparking fear.

1. Erosion of democratic principles

During emergencies, power tends to concentrate in the executive branch of the state. Authoritarian governments exploit crises to subvert human rights and undermine democratic institutions.

Introduction: Democracy in Crisis

Democracy is both an ideal and a practical form of government. Its institutions allow individuals to work toward peace, the rule of law, justice, sustainable development, inclusion, respect for human rights, and prosperity.

Glossary

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Résumé analytique

À une époque marquée par la multiplication des défis aux valeurs et institutions démocratiques, la Boîte à outils parlementaire pour la défense de la démocratie se révèle être une ressource essentielle, offrant aux parlementaires et défenseurs de la démocratie du monde entier les moyens de renforcer leur capacité d’action.

Foreword

In a world where democratic values are facing unprecedented challenges, the role of parliamentarians in defending and upholding these principles has never been more critical.